Merryvale Vineyards

Beckstoffer Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

9.211 ratings

9.03 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

9.0

Dark fruit. Iodene. Some sweet notes. A hint of balsamic. Nice balance on the palate.

Dark fruit. Iodene. Some sweet notes. A hint of balsamic. Nice balance on the palate.

Mar 4th, 2023

8.8

Super oaky, merlot really smooths it out.

Super oaky, merlot really smooths it out.

Jan 21st, 2016

9.5

Earthy, big, perfect amount of oak, has aged extremely well

Earthy, big, perfect amount of oak, has aged extremely well

May 26th, 2019

9.3

Over the hill, but still good

Over the hill, but still good

Mar 25th, 2018

9.3

Favored over the silver oak today, though usually it goes the other way.

Favored over the silver oak today, though usually it goes the other way.

Jul 24th, 2016

9.3

Wine of the night for me

Wine of the night for me

May 31st, 2016

9.2

1997 vintage. Delicious wine here.

1997 vintage. Delicious wine here.

Jun 14th, 2015

9.3

Liz had this 10 years ago

Liz had this 10 years ago

Jan 29th, 2017

9.3

pao had this 11 years ago

pao had this 11 years ago

Jun 26th, 2015

Benjamin Keator

9.4

Benjamin had this 11 years ago

Benjamin had this 11 years ago

May 30th, 2015